Braves Struggle For Form Amid Roster Shuffles
In St Petersburg Mar 31 the Braves face a revolving cage of talent changes since 1923 with Dave Bancroft at the helm and Tony Boeckel dead. Johnny Kelleher Cotton Tierney and McInnis anchor infield. Billy Southworth missed. Bancroft touts improved pitching with Genewich Marquard and Cooney. Young stars Yeargin Stryker Batchelder vie for Boston summer time duty while Mickey O Neill catches and Earl Smith handles the dummy in bridge terms.
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Tony Boeckel
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Traynor
Pirates
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Cubs
Johnny Kelleher
Cotton Tierney
McInnis
Billy Southworth
Giants
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Stengel
Nixon
Felix
Cruise
Bagwell
Sperber
Trouston
Genewich
Marquard
Jocce Barnes
New York
Jack Cooney
Tim McNamara
Fordhan
University
Yeargin
Stryker
Batchelder
Yeorgin
Boston
Mickey O'Neill
Earl Smith
Heavyweights Cornered by Tex Rickard in Early Summer Plans
New York report outlines Tex Rickard signing Harry Willis for a summer bout string aimed at an eventual Dempsey clash. Rickard tied Wills to Firpo Spalla or Romeero Rojas for June, with the winner slated to meet Dempsey in September, edging Coffroth out of contention.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Harry Willis
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Rickard
Wills
New Jersey
Jim Coffroth
Coffroth
Tia Juana
Firpo
Spalla
Romero-Rojas
Avinner
Tom Gibbons
Spaila
Romeero-Rojas
Sinkys
Duke Farrells Slow Ball Makes Gene wich a Braves Star
St Petersburg Fla March 31 You've read how the Braves signed Joe Genewich a Polish right-hander who won 13 and lost 14 last season. Duke Farrell taught him a slow ball and changed his pace. Genewich mastered the pitch, drew attention in the league, and is expected to post an even better record this year.
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Fla
Mar
Braves
Joe Genewich
Geroge Grant
Elmira
N. Y
Genewich
Charley Farrell
Duke Farrell
Fred Mitchell
Farrell
Mitchell
Knockouts Shape Fights and Fortunes in Boxing Ring
The article recalls Paul Berlenbach's surprise KO by Delaney and the resilience needed to rebound. It cites Dempsey Ketchel and Benny Leonard as examples of fighters who endured knockouts and later claimed titles. Joe Lynch loses bantam crown to Abe Goldstein, showing knockout setbacks don't seal fate.
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Jack Delaney
Paul Berlenbach
Berlenbach
Dempsey
Stanley Ketchell
Papke
Benny Leonard
Joe Lynch
Abe Goldstein
Lynch
Goldstein
Fisher Lynch
Giants Pin Hopes On Terry Of Toledo As Understudy
George Kelly of the New York Giants faces a serious challenge for his first base role as Terry from Toledo hits well in spring training. The rookie’s strong showing has Kelly worried about his job security.
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New York Giants
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Toledo
Kelly
Tex Rickard promotes major league sprint race idea
A proposed event would match Archdeacon of Lee Chicago White Sox against Frankie Frisch of the New York Giants to determine the fastest major league runner. The plan aims to draw attention and showcase top speed in baseball's major leagues.
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Tex Rickard
Archdeacon of
Lee
Chicago White Sox
Frankie Frisch
New York Giants
Tex Rick
Braves Catcher Spurns Raise Refuses Baseball Contract
Frank Gibson second string catcher for the seventh place Braves refuses the raise and will not report to St. Petersburg spring training. He cites desire to catch at least half the games and lacks assurances from management.
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Newark Armory Sells Out For McTigue Stribling Bout
March 31 Newark New York crowds fill the Newark Armory for the 12 round no decision bout between Mike McTigue and Young Stribling. McTigue, the light heavyweight champion, is slight favorite to win on points, while a knockout remains unlikely.
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Cision
Newark
Mike McTigue
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McTigue
Georgia
MecTigue
McTigne Eamine
Moonlit Golf Match Hints Night Golf For Calf Balls
San Francisco reports a moonlight 18 hole match where players tracked balls easily. The story suggests humorous durable golf balls adapted for nocturnal fans may be next.
Detroit Glu To Make Oid For Pennant
Detroit sports page previews the Tigers season with Ty Cobb likely managing if Rigney’s back holds. It notes second base weakness, Pratt and Haney competition, strong pitching depth, and a powerful outfield headlined by Cobb Manush and Veach, plus solid defense behind the plate.
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Augusta
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Topper Rigney
Tyrus
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Rigney
Tigers
Pratt
Haney
Honey
Davis
Johnson
Pillette
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Rip Collins
Stones
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Whitehill
Fob Veach
Manush
Cobb
Heisman
Lethergil
Blue
Lou Dine
Rigny
Jones
Basler
Manion
Woodall
Yale Varsity Crew Leader
In a lighthearted note the Yale varsity crew leader comments on crowd behavior as throwers of pop bottles generate a spectacle prompting umpires to mask their faces backward in reaction.
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YALE
Rockefeller Yale
Rockefller
Two Vets Help Carry Braves Pitching Load
Two veterans named Marquard and Jesse Barnes join young Genewich to shoulder pitching duties for the Braves this season. Both veterans have ties to the Giants, with Marquard known for strong form and Barnes excelling in spring games. Manager Dave Bancroft hopes they become valuable contributors.
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Rube
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Mar
Connie Mack Concedes AL Pennant to Yankees and Sees Second
Montgomery Marot reports Connie Mack states the Yankees will win the American League pennant and predicts the Athletics can finish second. He notes the rest of the league is evenly matched and any club could contend for runner-up.
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Marot
Connie Mack
Yankees
Athletics
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Connie
North and South Open Opens with Hagen Favorite
Pinehurst North and South open field of 98 professionals tees off with Walter Hagen defending and Joe Kirkwood Gene Sarazen and MacDonald Smith among top contenders. Hagen and Sarazen announced plans to sail to England for the British open after Detroit event.
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Walter Hagen
Joe Kikrwood
Gene Sarazen
MacDonald Smith
Arthur Havers
James Ockenden
Jock Hutchinson
Jim Barnes
Johnny Farrell
Hagen
Sarazen
Detroit
England
Hoy Lake
Williams and Stengel Tops in Baseball Banter
In Petersburg a parade of baseball figures rails at pace and gossip. Christy Mathewson with the Braves shares speed talk while Casey Stengel denies leg fatigue. Stuffy McInnes stars at first base as locals mock and joke about hospital visits.
Well Known Mr OGeoffy Comments on Firpo Acting Ambition
The well known Mr OGeoffy notes senor Firpo wishes to become an actor. He quips that El always suspected there was some ham in him.
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Mr. O'Geoffy
Senor Firpo
Octogenarian checkers clash ends with Indiana veteran win
In Florida under a royal palm two white bearded octogenarians battled fiercely at checkers. The 87 year old from Indiana won as his opponent retired for treatment. Dave Bancroft commented on the ball club's lack of personal acquaintance with Mr. Dougherty.
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Florida
Dave Bancroft
Mr. Daugherty
Old Dick Rudolph Rejoins Braves In Training Return
Old Dick Rudolph is working out with the Braves again. He shows no noticeable change since the last sighting at Valley Forge with Washington's squad.
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Dick Rudolph
Braves
Valley Forge
Washington
Connie Mack Signs China Man to A’s Roster
Connie Mack announces signing of a China man to the Athletics as the team shows long standing effects of an opium habit among players.
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Connie Mack
A's
Market Noon Prices On New York Stock Exchange
At noon the New York Stock Exchange showed quotes for major stocks including American Can American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Smelting American Zinc American MaConevacsevecs Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Butte and Superior Canadian Pacific Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Crucible Steel General Electric Inspiration Copper Marine Wirethevs Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Reading Republic Steel Southern Pacific Southern Railway Studebaker Texas Company United States Steel Westinghouse Willis Overland and others with varied bids and prices reported as fractions or percentages.
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Baldwin Locomotive
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Canadian Pacific
Chicago, Mil, & St. Paul Crucible Steel
General Electric
Inspiration Copper
Marine Pig Wirestones
Norfolk & Western
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Reading
Ceresveee Republic Tron and Stee Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Studebaker
Texas Company
Vu. &. Ind
Steel Common
lWestinghouse Peis Willis - Overland
Grain Produce Prices in Cleveland Market Report
The Cleveland market lists butter at 44 to 46 pounds prints 45 47 and firsts 43 45, packing 35 30. eggs at 25 per dozen. Ohio firsts 224 percent and Western firsts 22 percent. Prices for cheese York state 28 to 30 per pound, poultry fowls 27 to 29 per pound, ducks 30, apples 90 cents per bushel, strawberries 70 to 75 cents, dried navy beans 6 cents, cabbage 2.50 to 3.50 per crate, potatoes 1.00 to 1.10 per bushel, and sweet potatoes 3.50 per hamper.
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York State
Chicago Butter Receipts Mixed in March Shipments
Chicago producers report March butter receipts at 7 624 tubs from creamery shipments with extras ranging from 28 1 2 to 38 1 2 cents per pound. Firsts quoted at 37 1 2 to 38 cents and packing stock at 29 1 2 cents, reflecting market activity in Chicago.
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Chicago
Mar
Grain price report from Toledo market notes
Toledo grain prices show Wheat at 106 107 cash Corn 13 4 cash Oats 50 1 2 to 51 1 2 Rye 67 1 2 Barley 74 Clover old 1256 new 1130 Oct 1227 1 2 Alsike cash and March 874 Timothy cash March 380 A May 385 A.
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Alsike
Timothy
Pittsburg Livestock Market Report Summary
Livestock market report shows cattle supply around 1 000 head with steady trend. Prime and good fat cattle priced up to 1050 and 1600 for high grades. veal calves steady at 1850. hogs receipts 5 009 with prices from 725 to 815 and slight gains. Sheep and lambs total 2 500 head with steady to rising bids, spring lambs around 1675.
Livestock Receipts and Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago market totals show hogs receipts 9 000 with varied prices from 6 50 to 7 73 and cattle receipts 15 000 with beef steers at 11 50 to 12 25 while veal calves and stockers show mixed ranges. sheep receipts 15 000 and fat lambs priced 14 75 to 16 75 with yearlings and ewes also quoted.
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Chicago
Cincinnati Live Stock Market Report
Cattle receipts 1650, market steady to strong. Steers good to choice 8 10. Calves up 59 cents to 10 1250. Hogs receipts 5200, market 25 cents higher. good to choice packers and butchers 825. Sheep receipts 225, market steady. good to choice 0 9. Lambs steady. good to choice 1550 16.
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Cincinnati
Mellon plan tax cut report to Senate this week
Senate finance Committee chairman Senator Smoot Utah announced the Mellon plan for tax reduction will be reported to the Senate late this week for final consideration after three weeks of review.
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Senate
Smoot
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
Rail Time Card and Notice of Appointment
Rail timetable lists K and M and Hocking Valley routes departing and arriving Athens with multiple northbound and southbound trains. Notice of Appointment states Mary Rizer appointed administratrix of Charles River estate and Peter Y. Sams appointed administrator of James D. Trivia estate in Athens County Ohio, March 21, 1924.
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Mary Rizer
Charles River
Athens County
Ohio
M. Johnson
Said County
Peter Y. Sams
James
Samuel Bowersock
Wala
J. F. Starkey
George F. Starkey
Johnson
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